How to travel from Liverpool to Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom

The distance between Liverpool and Southend-on-Sea is around 381km (237 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Liverpool to Southend-on-Sea by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to London Euston and then to Southend Victoria.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £100($115)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Southend Victoria.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £260($310)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Drive

Drive to Southend-on-Sea.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Distance393km (244 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Liverpool and Southend-on-Sea

There are several options for getting from Liverpool to Southend-on-Sea by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £100 ($115) and will take around 3h 35m.

The distance between Liverpool and Southend-on-Sea is around 381km (237 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 326km (202 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Liverpool and Southend-on-Sea by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Liverpool to Southend-on-Sea is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £100 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Liverpool and Southend-on-Sea, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £100 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Liverpool and Southend-on-Sea. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Liverpool to Southend-on-Sea. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston, Moorgate station and London Liverpool Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

Avanti West Coast and Greater Anglia run train services between Liverpool and Southend-on-Sea. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Liverpool and Southend-on-Sea. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston and then to Southend Victoria. instead which will take 3h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Liverpool to Southend-on-Sea. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Southend Victoria. instead which will take 3h 55m.

The closest major airport to Southend-on-Sea is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 46km (29 miles) from Southend-on-Sea. London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Liverpool and Southend-on-Sea. The distance is around 393km (244 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Liverpool to Southend-on-Sea is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £100 ($115).

How do I get from Liverpool to Southend-on-Sea

Compare travel optionsbetween Liverpool and Southend-on-Sea

Transport options from Liverpool to Southend-on-Sea
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 35m
£100($115)
hourly381km (237 miles)
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 55m
£260($310)
hourly412km (256 miles)
Plane and Train4h 20m
£195($230)
hourly933km (580 miles)
Fly to London City (LCY), Train4h 25m
£345($410)
hourly1,557km (967 miles)
Train to Manchester Piccadilly, plane4h 30m
£255($305)
hourly530km (329 miles)
Drive
4h 5m
£68($81)
on demand393km (244 miles)

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Airports near Southend-on-Sea

The following major airports near Southend-on-Sea offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
46km (29 miles) from Southend-on-Sea
STN
London Stansted Airport (STN)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Southend-on-Sea
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Southend-on-Sea